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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 WVTMOT history

LL08 WVT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LL08 WVT blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,762 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 WVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 WVT was last recorded at 55,762 miles on 29 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2026: 55,762 miles, lower than 63,836 miles on 3 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,836 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,762 miles
  • 2025 – 63,836 miles
  • 2024 – 51,155 miles
  • 2023 – 48,855 miles
  • 2022 – 46,716 miles
  • 2021 – 44,725 miles
  • 2020 – 43,386 miles
  • 2019 – 40,483 miles
  • 2018 – 36,458 miles
  • 2017 – 32,825 miles
  • 2016 – 28,359 miles
  • 2015 – 24,855 miles
  • 2014 – 21,928 miles
  • 2013 – 18,298 miles
  • 2012 – 15,229 miles
  • 2011 – 11,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear floors and sills-floors corroding

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear floors starting to corrode

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,762 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    181898772892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors and sills-floors corroding

  2. Fail55,762 miles (-8,074)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    162985426003
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors and sills-floors corroding

  3. Pass63,836 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    563275872656
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lazy/lowish effort
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension dust covers cracking
    • AdvisoryRear floors starting to corrode

  4. Fail63,836 miles (+12,681)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    101200272281
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lazy/lowish effort
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension dust covers cracking
    • AdvisoryRear floors starting to corrode

  5. Pass51,155 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    591021155001
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors corroding

  6. Fail51,154 miles (+2,299)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    129710012799
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors corroding

  7. Pass48,855 miles (+2,139)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    125322151981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever release button a bit sticky
    • AdvisoryRear floors starting to corrode

  8. Pass46,716 miles (+1,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    441882362969
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors starting to corrode

  9. Pass44,725 miles (+1,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,725 miles
    Test number
    508271755646
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass43,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    450116630813
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail43,386 miles (+2,903)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    350794130433
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass40,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    129387110972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail40,481 miles (+4,023)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    688143830487
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all rear (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass36,458 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    210803537739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear on limit (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass32,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,825 miles
    Test number
    566323082818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,819 miles (+4,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    659203371097
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,359 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    837408577733
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

  18. Pass24,855 miles (+2,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,855 miles
    Test number
    156769865139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass21,928 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    118067964134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    217485263446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail18,298 miles (+3,069)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    116805763159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass15,229 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,229 miles
    Test number
    447002372197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,583 miles
    Test number
    867954451133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 WVT

Does LL08 WVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 WVT is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 WVT?
The MOT on LL08 WVT is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 WVT done?
LL08 WVT was recorded at 55,762 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has LL08 WVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 WVT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 WVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 WVT find?
LL08 WVT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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